Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Patient Assessment

• Collaborate with physicians to establish and evaluate treatment programs, care plans, goals, and discharge plans.
• Develop a care plan with input from the patient and/or family.
• Create realistic discharge plans that align with patient and family goals.

Treatment Planning and Provision of Care

• Implement the physical therapy treatment plan.
• Select appropriate treatment activities to advance patient goals.
• Revise goals and care plans with patient/family input.
• Provide ongoing patient and family education and training.
• Offer discharge instructions and referrals to community resources as needed.
• Serve as a referral source for rehabilitation services and equipment.

Documentation

• Document evaluations, care plans, and treatment sessions according to departmental guidelines.
• Complete and submit all required documentation, including family education and discharge information.

General Requirements

• Uphold ethical standards, integrity, and honesty in all business practices.
• Embrace diversity and collaborate effectively with others.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to attendance and dress code policies.
• Communicate effectively with team members and participate in meetings and staff activities.
• Organize workload efficiently and use materials and equipment safely and cost-effectively.
• Follow infection prevention protocols.

Customer Service

• Lead in vision, technology, innovation, and customer service.
• Make a positive impact on employees and patients.
• Apply AIDET principles in all patient interactions.
• Foster a positive environment and teamwork, treating patients and colleagues with respect.
• Demonstrate and implement service recovery principles.

Professional Development

• Engage in professional development and mandatory education.
• Complete core and annual competencies as required.
• Maintain licensure through continuing education.
• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees.
• Fulfill all hospital and system mandatory requirements.

Required Minimum Education:

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

• Physical Therapist License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• BLS Instructor Certification (if applicable).
• BLS Provisional Certification (if applicable).

Required Minimum Skills:

• Effective communication, customer service focus, team orientation, and basic computer skills.